Pietermaritzburg`s most leading hotel, the century-old Protea Hotel Imperial, boasts historic ambience & prestige. Built in 1978, it has a Colonial atmosphere and has an impressive history including a hitching rail, which has been proclaimed a National Monument. Convenience in a modern setting, the Protea Hotel Imperial is truly a superior choice.

Accommodation ranges from elegantly spacious single and double rooms to luxurious family suites, all with colour TV and M-Net, air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.

Wining and dining at "the Imp" includes a Ladies Bar offering refreshing pre-dinner drinks or sundowners, while the restaurant serves world-class cuisine.